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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTCERDA102016Agenda TCERDA Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Authority PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES AND PAGERS PRIOR TO ENTERING THE AUTHORITY BOARD COMMITTEE MEETING Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the TCERDA office at (772) 467-3107. at l east forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. Executive Committee Meeting AGENDA October 4, 2016 3:00 pm– 4:30 pm 2199 S. Rock Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34945 A. Welcome Members and Guests B. Call to Order – Travis E. Murphy, Jr., Vice Chair C. Meeting Minutes of August 23, 2016 D. Treasurer and Travel Report - Pat Murphy a. Trade outreach –  Oct 24 – 27: CAAFI 2016 Meeting E. Legal Update - Heather Young F. Old Business a. USDA ARS/ UF IFAS – DRAFT MOU 60-acre ground lease G. Executive Director Update - Ben DeVries a. Research & Development – Food, Energy, Water i. Farm2Fork Fresh Market ii. Sunshine Kitchen Food Business Incubator iii. Farm to Fly b. Business Development i. Trade Shows c. Grant solicitation and administration i. Non-Profit (CAREE) G. High SchoRl and Middle School engagement i. Student programs H. New Business I. Announcements J. Adjournment 1 + TCERDA Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Authority TCERDA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Minutes of Meeting Tuesday, August 23, 2016 Convened: 3:02 p.m. Adjourned: 4:05 p.m. The meeting of the Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Authority (TCERDA) Executive Committee was held Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at the University of Florida Indian River Research and Education Center, 2199 South Rock Road, Fort Pierce, Florida. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Mike Adams, Chair Travis Murphy, Vice Chairman Kevin Heinicka, Secretary Hoyt “Pat” Murphy, Treasurer ALSO PRESENT: Ben DeVries Heather Young, County Attorney Stefan Matthes, Culpepper and Terpening, Inc. A. CALL TO ORDER There being a quorum, Mr. Mike Adams called the meeting to order at 3:02 pm. B. PUBLIC COMMENT No members of the public were present. C. WELCOME MEMBERS AND GUESTS Mr. Adams welcomed the Committee members and other attendees. Stefan Matthes, Culpepper and Terpening, Inc. was present. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Adams requested approval of June 21, 2016, TCERDA Executive Committee minutes. The motion was made by Mr. Pat Murphy, seconded by Mr. Kevin Heinicka, and passed by acclamation. E. TREASURER’ S REPORT – Pat Murphy. The Labor, Operating, and Capital budgets are currently under budget. The remaining $5,098.00 are anticipated to be sufficient to meet TCERDA’s expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year (FY15‐16). The motion was made by Mr. Kevin Heinicka, seconded by Mr. Pat Murphy, and passed by acclamation. F. LEGAL UPDATE and CONTRACTS – Heather Young Ms. Young discussed the EDA Title Opinion for the Sunshine Kitchen and stated the Title Opinion had been completed and no additional comments. Attorney Young completed the UF/USDA MOU but haven’t heard back from Dr. Stoffella or Dr. Scully with comments. Mr. Heinicka stated, Dr. Cave and Dr. Stoffella has looked at the MOU and is okay with the changes, 2 They are going to send the MOU to University of Florida’s attorney. Attorney Young stated she would walk the MOU around to the St. Lucie County Commissioners. Mr. DeVries stated, if she needed him or Mike Adams to speak with the Commissioners, they would be available. Attorney Young is currently working on the YourPro Kitchen lease, and waiting to hear back from Sandra Hamberg. St. Lucie County sent YourPro Kitchen a revised lease and waiting to hear from them regarding the changes. Mr. DeVries stated he spoke with Ms. Hamberg and they are working on the lease, and everything looks fine. Mr. DeVries explained that TCERDA is in the process of updating the 2017 St. Lucie County Research Yearbook and will have a wine opening in January 2017, but wanted to know the rules on serving wine at The Research Park. Attorney Young stated TCERDA would need permission from the County Administration. Also, Mr. DeVries wanted to know if the vendors could sell wine and beer at the Fresh Market on Tuesday’s. Attorney Young stated she would speak with St. Lucie County Risk Manager to verify what’s needed for the setup. She knows the vendor must have a License and need the State Insurance that’s required by the State of Florida. Any vendor selling food that’s already prepared should have a County business license. G. COMMITTEE REPORTS – Mike Adams Farm to Fork Fresh Market will start on September 6, 2016, from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. H. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UPDATE – Ben DeVries Mr. DeVries stated TCERDA main focus are Food, Energy, and Water. TCERDA currently has Farm to Fly, Farm to Fork, and presently looking for a water program. Mr. DeVries had lunch with the University of Florida, Interim Center Director, Ron Cave, and spoke with him regarding TCERDA’s plans and working with University of Florida students on site with some connection to Gainesville. Dr. Cave suggested Mr. DeVries speak with University of Florida, Food Science Human Nutrition, Sue Percival. Mr. DeVries stated he would drive up to Gainesville with Dr. Cave (if available) to meet with Jack Payne, Sue Percival, and Kevin Heinicka to give them a presentation on Farm to Fork. Mr. DeVries met with Dr. Edward Skvarch, St. Lucie County Extension Director. TCERDA and the St. Lucie County Extension will host a Protected Agriculture in Florida Workshop in January 2017. The workshop will focus on a Smart Food Hub, which consists of; Smart Kitchen, Smart Market, and Smart Greenhouse. More information will follow on this workshop. Farm2Fork Market: The Farm2Fork Market is scheduled to begin September 6, 2016, and run through April 15, 2017, from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the Research Park by the lake. TCERDA will fund the advertisement, and promote the market on TCERDA website. The vendors have followers that will bring people to the market. Mr. P. Murphy suggested mailing out some advertising West of Fort Pierce. Farm to Fly – TCERDA currently has 180 participants, including 20 Growers. The growers have 150 – 5,000 acres available to grow the beets. Mr. DeVries and Mike Adams attended two meetings in Okeechobee last week; one with Beta Seed, and the other with United Feed Co‐Op. Growers are considering growing 200‐ 500 acres this calendar year. They will plant the beets in October and harvest them next April 2017, and feed to the dairy cattle. Mr. DeVries spoke with Amyris, and they want to line up to deliver a barrel of farnasene, the precursor for bio‐jet fuel. USDA reimbursed St. Lucie County $27,000.00 for costs related to the $97,000.00 grant. TCERDA will also be reimbursed $18,000.00 in administration fees. TCERDA has applied for two more grants. We applied for a USDA AFRI grant on August 18, 2016 for $500,000. This 3 is a four‐year research project looking at Biofuel Feedstock as a Cover Crop to Reduce Nutrient Runoff improving regional water quality. We also applied for a USDA NIFA grant on July 16, 2016, for $485,820. This is a four year research project that will examine the Florida Economic and Environmental Impact of Biofuel Feedstock Supply Chain. Our next Farm to Fly workshop will be held on October 20, 2016, and wraps up January 2017. Sunshine Kitchen – The Sunshine Kitchen bids will be opened on September 7, 2016. Six companies have expressed an interest in bidding on the Sunshine Kitchen project. The lowest bidder will be selected for the construction of the Sunshine Kitchen. Afterwards, TCERDA will go before the St. Lucie BOCC recommending the lowest bidder on September 20, 2016. The USDA RBDG equipment grant is on hold until we get the building, then we will apply for the grant. Water Research Program – Mr. DeVries is currently looking for a water research grant. Business Development: YourPro Kitchen: TCERDA waiting for a business plan from Cindy Pickering, along with their lease comments. Algae Power: Algae Power is not ready to build. They are trying to get funded. Amyris: Building of a proposed $200 million Sustainable Aviation Jet Fuel (SAJF) bioprocessing plant is contingent on finding growers to deliver 10,000 acres of beet production. Amyris is studying using 200 acres beets to produce 2,000 tons of sugar and shipping it to Galveston, Texas and process it to farnasene, a jet fuel precursor. Trade Shows: Mr. DeVries will follow up on the three trade shows:  New York – Specialty Food Association/ Summer Fancy Food Show  Chicago – Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)  Orlando – Florida Retail Federation (Sunshine Expo) Travel – subject to TCERDA Board approval  Sept 22 – 23: 2016; Florida Water Forum 2016, Orlando, FL  Sept 28 – 31: Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, Naples, FL  Oct 24 – 27: CAAFI 2016 Meeting  Nov 1 – 5: ABLC Leadership Conference 2016 I. OLD BUSINESS J. NEW BUSINESS Stef Matthes, CARE2 Chair was present to give an update on CARE2 organization. The organization is having two (2) Fund‐raisers in the next several months. The first fund‐raiser, CARE2, 1st Annual Golf Tournament which will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016, at Gator Trace Golf & Country Club, starting at 8:30 am. Stef is requesting that the TCERDA Board members each sponsor a foursome for the golf tournament at $300.00 or contribute raffle gifts. Mr. Matthes left ten flyers and posters with each member to circulate. CARE2 is in the process of securing sponsors and teams. People can attend just the banquet. Tickets are only $25.00 a person. If CARE2 gets 20 teams, the organization could make at least $6,000.00 or $7,000.00. Prizes will be raffled off. Mr. DeVries stated that TCERDA could promote the Golf Outing at TCERDA’s Farm to Fresh Market with a booth where people could sign up. Teri Pinney will promote the event through Scripps and because CARE2 is a 501c3, non‐profit organization, the ad will be free. 4 The 2ND fundraiser will be a Wine & Shrimp Meet and Greet event Lakeside which will be held at The Treasure Coast Research Park’s amphitheater. Bud Roberts and Teri Pinney, both serving on the CARE2 Board, will support the Wine & Shrimp Meet and Greet event. Stef Matthes will provide more information later on this event. There has been a request to have a TCERDA Board meeting immediately preceding the TCERDA BOCC joint meeting on September 8, 2016. K. ANNOUNCEMENTS No announcements at this time. L. ADJOURNMENT Upon no further comments or discussion, Mr. Adams adjourned the meeting at 4:05 pm. The next TCERDA Executive Committee meeting is to be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, @ 3:00 pm in the TCERDA conference room, 2199 S. Rock Rd., Ft. Pierce, FL. 5 $49,180.48 Check(s) Written: Deposit(s): $49,180.48 Budgeted Expended Committed Remaining Labor $182,841.00 $0.00 $0.00 $182,841.00 Operating $127,787.00 $0.00 $0.00 $127,787.00 Capital $9,133.29 $0.00 $0.00 $9,133.29 $319,761.29 $0.00 $0.00 $319,761.29 $319,761.29 Farm2Fly administration fee $11,827.29 Sunshine Kitchen administration fee $25,000.00 TREASURE COAST EDUCATION, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Treasurer's Report Tuesday, October 04, 2016 SLC available balance as of October 1, 2016: October 1, 2016 Beginning Balance: SLC FY 15-16 through October 1, 2016 TCERDA through September 30, 2016 TCERDA available balance as of October 1, 2016: 6 Start of Fiscal>>Report Date>>0.13(without payroll - operating only) Operating Expenditures/ Available Balance Treasure Coast Research Park Tuesday, October 04, 2016Saturday, October 01, 2016 YTD (months) Ac c o u n t Tit l e Ad j u s t e d B u d g e t YT D A c t i v i t y Co m m i t m e n t s YT D + Co m m i t m e n t s Av a i l a b l e B a l a n c e M o n t h l y U s e t o Da t e Re m a i n d e r F o r e c a s t @ M o n t h l y U s e t o Da t e An n u a l F o r e c a s t To t a l Fo r e c a s t Su r p l u s / (Sh o r t f a l l ) 531000 Professional Services $48,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $48,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $48,000.00 534000 Other Contractual Services $20,151.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $20,151.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $20,151.00 534100 Information Technology $14.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $14.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $14.00 534110 Software Support Contracts $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 534300 Contract Labor $4,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $4,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $4,000.00 540000 Travel $10,235.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $10,235.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $10,235.00 541000 Communications $3,600.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,600.00 $0.00 $300.00 $300.00 $3,300.00 542000 Postage & Freight $300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $300.00 543000 Utilities $1,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 544100 Equipment Rental $3,567.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,567.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,567.00 546000 Equipment Maintenance $575.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $575.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $575.00 546300 Grounds Maintenance $13,188.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $13,188.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $13,188.00 546320 Irrigation Maintenance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 547000 Printing & Binding $1,780.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,780.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,780.00 547005 Printing & Binding-Materials Center $282.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $282.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $282.00 548000 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 548010 Promotional Advertising $3,106.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,106.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,106.00 548060 Promotional Activities-Entertain $2,753.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,753.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,753.00 549000 Advertising $500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $500.00 549160 Storm Water Assessment $1,003.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,003.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,003.00 551000 Office Supplies $1,632.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,632.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,632.00 551200 Equipment < $1000 $324.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $324.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $324.00 551501 Office Supplies-Computer $1,060.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,060.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,060.00 552000 Operating Supplies $852.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $852.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $852.00 554000 Dues & Memberships $6,725.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $6,725.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $6,725.00 554100 Books & Subscriptions -$90.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 -$90.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 -$90.00 555000 Training-Seminar Registrations $3,230.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,230.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,230.00 564000 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 GRANT ADMIN FEES $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL $127,787.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $127,787.00 $0.00 $0.00 $300.00 $127,487.00 % of Total 0%0%0%100%0%0%0%100% Burn per Month $10,648.92 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $10,648.92 $0.00 $0.00 $25.00 Date Travel Budgeted Actual Sept, 2016 2016 Florida Water Forum 575.00$ 542.00$ Sept, 2016 Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA)1,259.00$ Future travel Oct, 2016 CAAFI Meeting 1,647.00$ Future travel Account Title Adjusted Budget YTD Activity Commitments YTD + Commitments Available Balance Monthly Use to Date Total Forecast @ Monthly Use to Date Total Forecast @ Monthly Use to Date Surplus/ (Shortfall) 561002 Land-Abstract & Title $500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $500.00 562004 Building-Architectural Services $250.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $250.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $250.00 563000 Infrastructure $300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $300.00 563003 Infrastructure-Survey $3,685.00 $1,450.00 $0.00 $1,450.00 $2,235.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,450.00 $2,235.00 563005 Infrastructure-Consulting Engineer $3,455.00 $368.71 $0.00 $368.71 $3,086.29 $0.00 $0.00 $368.71 $3,086.29 563011 Infrastructure-Permits/Application $1,750.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,750.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,750.00 563013 Infrastructure-Legal Services $197.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $197.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $197.00 563020 Infrastructure-Project Mangmnt Fee $415.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $415.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $415.00 563028 Infrastructure-Environmental Studies $400.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $400.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $400.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL $10,952.00 $1,818.71 $0.00 $1,818.71 $9,133.29 $0.00 $0.00 $1,818.71 $9,133.29 % of Total 17%0%17%83%0%0%17%83% Burn per Month $912.67 $151.56 $0.00 $151.56 $761.11 $0.00 $0.00 $151.56 Treasure Coast Research Park Capital Expenditures/ Available Balance 7 s:\atty\agreemnt\mou.usda.uf.slc.tcerda.60 acres.doc 1 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING regarding use of certain property lying within the Treasure Coast Research Park, is made and entered into this _____ day of ______________, 2016, between the University of Florida Board of Trustees, acting on behalf of the Indian River Research and Education Center, as successor to the Board of Regents of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as the “University,” the United States of America, acting by and through the Administrator, Agricultural Research Services, United States Department of Agriculture, hereinafter referred to as “Government,” St. Lucie County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as “County,” and the Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Authority, a research and development authority designated under Chapter 159, Part V, Florida Statutes, hereinafter referred to as “Authority.” WHEREAS, on March 22, 1972, the State of Florida Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, hereinafter referred to as “TIITF,” as Lessor entered into a Lease Agreement (No. 2592) with the University as Lessee, for certain property located in what is known as the Treasure Coast Research Park, hereinafter referred to as the “Master Lease 2592;” and, WHEREAS, on April 11, 1994, the University entered in to a Sublease to the Master Lease with the Government wherein the University leased to the Government approximately one hundred ninety (190) acres for the purpose of constructing and operating thereon certain improvements of use in agricultural research, hereafter referred to as “Sublease 2592-1;” and, WHEREAS, Sublease 2592-1 included a provision which granted to the Government the first right to lease additional land up to sixty (60) acres on the east side of the Florida Turnpike north of Picos Road and south of the canal for the development of citrus isolation plots to be jointly planned and used by the Government and the University; and, WHEREAS, Sublease 2592-1 further provided that the exact location of the above- referenced sixty (60) acres would be determined by good faith negotiations between the Government and the University; and, WHEREAS, on March 28, 2006, the County entered into a lease agreement with TCERDA, hereinafter referred to as the “County/Authority Lease,” wherein the County leased property to the Authority for development of the Treasure Coast Research Park; and, WHEREAS, in order to provide for a more efficient development of a citrus isolation grove, the University and the Government have requested that the County and the Authority enter into a Memorandum of Understanding to provide for the development of a future 8 s:\atty\agreemnt\mou.usda.uf.slc. tcerda.60 acres.doc 2 sublease agreement between the parties for sixty (60) acres to be located on the Treasure Coast Research Park Phase II Site Plan identified as Parcel 3.a, Parcel 3.b, and portions of Parcel 2.a and Parcel 2.b, hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Site,” subject to the County/Authority Lease and the concurrent amendment of Sublease 2592-1 to remove the right of first lease for the additional sixty (60) acres; and, WHEREAS, in recognition of the important role played by the Government and the University as partners with the County and the Authority in the development of the Treasure Coast Research Park and in the overall benefit to the local economy stemming from the citrus research performed by the Government and the University, the County and the Authority are willing to enter into this Memorandum of Understanding to provide for the future lease of sixty (60) acres within the Research Park to the Government and the University for the development of a citrus isolation grove. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of such mutual benefits, the parties agree as follows: 1. Purpose. The purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding is to set forth in general, the terms and conditions of a future Sublease Agreement between the parties for the development of approximately sixty (60) acres lying within the Treasure Coast Research Park, as further shown on the drawing attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A,” as a citrus isolation grove to be operated by the Government and the University. 2. Government and University Responsibilities. The Government and the University agree as follows: A. Within twelve (12) months of the date of this Memorandum of Understanding, the Government and the University will amend Master Lease 2592 to delete the following language set forth in Section 1. Leased Premises: In addition, GOVERNMENT shall have first right to lease additional land up to 60 acres on the east side of the Florida Turnpike north of Picos Road and south of the canal for the development of citrus isolation plots to be jointly planned and used by GOVERNMENT and UNIVERSITY. The exact site, acreage, terms and conditions shall be established by good faith negotiations between GOVERNMENT and UNIVERSITY. B. The Government and the University will provide reasonable notice to the County and the Authority of the schedule for the development of the citrus isolation plots on the Site. 9 s:\atty\agreemnt\mou.usda.uf.slc.tcerda.60 acres.doc 3 C. The Government and the University agree to enter into a Sublease for the Site subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Memorandum of Understanding and such additional terms and conditions to be negotiated in good faith by the parties. 3. Authority Responsibilities. The Authority agrees as follows: A. The Authority will provide written notice to the other parties in the event it enters into a Memorandum of Understanding and/or Sublease for property adjacent to the Site. B. The Authority agrees to enter into a Sublease for the Site subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Memorandum of Understanding and such additional terms and conditions to be negotiated in good faith by the parties. 4. County Responsibilities. The County agrees as follows: A. The County agrees to enter into a Sublease for the Site subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Memorandum of Understanding and such additional terms and conditions to be negotiated in good faith by the parties. 5. Future Sublease Terms and Conditions. The parties agree that any future Sublease between the parties for the Site shall contain at a minimum the following terms and conditions: A. The Site shall be divided into six (6) parcels of ten (10) acres each which may be individually released from the Sublease in the event the parties mutually agree. B. There shall be two (2) terms of ten (10) years each subject to two (2) years notice in the event of early termination other than termination for cause. C. Development and use of the Site shall not create an adverse impact on the rights-of-way in the Research Park. D. Costs of relocation of operations from the Site upon termination shall be borne by the Government and the University. E. In the event of abandonment or non-use of ten acres or more for a period of two years, the sublease to Government and/or University on abandoned acres shall terminate and those subleased premises shall revert to the County/Authority Lease. 6. Financial Obligations. It is mutually understood and agreed that: 10 s:\atty\agreemnt\mou.usda.uf.slc. tcerda.60 acres.doc 4 A. Any responsibilities assumed by the parties are contingent upon funds being available from which expenditures may be met. B. This Memorandum of Understanding is to define in general terms the basis on which the parties will cooperate and does not constitute a basis for financial obligations or expenditures. Each party will handle and expend its funds. Any and all expenditures made in conformity with the plans outlined in this Memorandum of Understanding must be made in accordance with the parties’ rules regulations and, in each instance based upon appropriate, fiscal documents, such as a lease, contract, purchase order, or letter or authorizatio n. 6. Term; Termination. The term of this Memorandum of Understanding shall begin on the date first written above and shall run through and including September 30, 2018. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the term may be extended for additional five (5) year periods. Either party may terminate this Memorandum of Understanding upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other party. 7. Notices. All notices, requests, consents and other communications required or permitted under this Memorandum of Understanding shall be in writing (including telex and telegraphic communication) and shall be (as elected by the person giving such notice) hand delivered by messenger or courier service, telecommunicated, or mailed (airmail if international) by registered or certified mail (postage prepaid), return receipt requested, addressed to: As to Government: With copy to: XX XX XX As to University: With copy to: XX XX XX As to County: With copy to: St. Lucie County Administrator St. Lucie County Attorney 2300 Virginia Avenue 2300 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34982 Fort Pierce, FL 34983 11 s:\atty\agreemnt\mou.usda.uf.slc.tcerda.60 acres.doc 5 As to Authority: Executive Director Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Authority 2199 South Rock Road Fort Pierce, FL 34945 or to such other address as any party may designate by notice complying with the terms of this Section. Each such notice shall be deemed delivered (a) on the date delivered if by personal delivery, (b) on the date telecommunicated if by telegraph, (c) on the date of transmission with confirmed answer bank if by telex, and (d) on the date upon which the return receipt is signed or delivery is refused or the notice is designated by the postal authorities as not deliverable, as the case may be, if mailed. Whenever any party hereto is required to give its approval or disapproval to any matter contained herein, such approval or disapproval shall be given within twenty (20) days from receipt of written requests for approval or approval shall be deemed to be granted. 6. Governing Law. The validity and interpretation of this Memorandum of Understanding and the legal relations between the parties hereto shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. 7. Entire Agreement. Unless otherwise specified, this Memorandum of Understanding embodies the entire understanding between the parties, and any prior or contemporaneous representations, either oral or written, are hereby superseded. No amendments or changes to this Memorandum of Understanding shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of each party. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have set their hands and seals as of the day and year first above written. WITNESSES: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ____________________________ BY:___________________________________ ____________________________ NAME:________________________________ TITLE:_________________________________ DATE:_________________________________ 12 s:\atty\agreemnt\mou.usda.uf.slc. tcerda.60 acres.doc 6 APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND CORRECTNESS: BY:___________________________________ NAME:________________________________ TITLE:________________________________ WITNESSES: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES ____________________________ BY:___________________________________ ____________________________ NAME:________________________________ TITLE:_________________________________ DATE:_________________________________ APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND CORRECTNESS: BY:___________________________________ NAME:________________________________ TITLE:________________________________ 13 s:\atty\agreemnt\mou.usda.uf.slc.tcerda.60 acres.doc 7 ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA ____________________________ BY:__________________________________ Deputy Clerk Chairman Date:________________________________ APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: BY:__________________________________ County Attorney TREASURE COAST EDUCATION, RESEARCH ATTEST: AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ____________________________ BY:________________________________ Secretary Chairman DATE:______________________________ 14     Smart       Food  Innovation  Hub Sunshine  Smart  Kitchen Your Pro  Kitchen Smart  Processing &  Packaging Smart     Fresh  Market Smart Farm  Sensors &  Cloud  Applications Smart  Greenhouse 15 TCERDA Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Authority 2199 South Rock Road Fort Pierce, FL 34945 772-467-3107 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ www.treasurecoastresearchpark.com TCERDA Sunshine Kitchen Bid Summary 20-Sep-16 Total Lump Sum Base Bid (Paul Jacquin & Sons Low Bidder) $2,452,440 $2,452,440 EDA AWARD $895,000 SLCO BOCC AWARD $1,000,000 Funding commitments $1,895,000 Construction Budget $1,801,966 Bid Over Current Funding $557,440 Bid Over Budget $650,474 Required Bid Alternates (#’s 1, 4 and 5, delete 2 and 3) $145,948 $145,948 Total Shortfall $703,388 $796,422 MAX value engineering savings ($150,000) ($150,000) Architect contract $140,000 $140,000 Optional Construction Contingency $75,000 $75,000 Total Additional Funds Needed $768,388 $861,422 HALF MATCH $384,194 $430,711 16     Smart  Energy  Innovation  Hub Sustainable  Renewable  Liquid Fuels Carbon Aerial  Emissions  Recapture Excess  Nutrient  Water Runoff  Recapture Smart Farm  Cloud IT  Applications Smart Farm  UAV Flight  Plan Coding Smart Farm  Processing &  Logistics 17 October 20, 2016  Florida Farm2Fly 2.0 Time The Future of Sustainable Aviation Jet Fuel (SAJF) Feedstock in Florida Sponsored by the Treasure Coast Research Park 9:00 – 10:00 am Registration and Networking 10:00 – 10:20 am Welcome & Introductions  Host, Mr. Ben DeVries, CEO TCERDA  Rich Altman, Director Emeritus, CAAFI 10:20 – 12:30 pm Roundtable - The Future of SAJF Feedstock in Florida 10:20 – Ben DeVries [Update - Florida Farm2Fly 2.0 Feasibility Study; SAJF Feedstock Supply Chain by the Numbers] 10:40 – Rich Altman [CAAFI state initiatives, water quality impact framework] 11:00 – JetBlue Manager [$330 million purchase agreement with SG Preston] 11:20 – Amy Lyons & Frank Turano [Update – Beet cultivation & United Feed Coop purchase agreement] 11:40 – David Dodds & Randall Cameron [Update - Steam explosion technology for field processing of beet to sugar syrup and shredded beet pulp] 12:00 – Q&A, Invited Discussion, & Wrap up 12:45 – 1:45 pm Lunch (Please RSVP at REGISTRATION for free of charge lunch)  Keynote Speaker: Richard Machek, State Director of USDA Rural Development for Florida/U.S. Virgin Islands 2:00 – 3:30 pm Breakout Growers - leader Researchers - leader Processors - leader End Users - leader NGO’s - leader 3:30- 3:45 pm WRAP UP 3:55 – 4:30 pm Tour of the USDA ARS Research Center (Please RSVP at REGISTRATION) 5:30 – 8:30 pm “NO HOST” Dinner – Attendees are invited to reconvene and share local cuisine and conversation. (Please RSVP at REGISTRATION) 18 INDUSTRY PARTNER Memorandum of Understanding between Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Authority (“TCERDA”) And the Delta Airlines Corporation (“Industry Partner”) This Memorandum of Understanding memorializes the intent of the parties in creating a mutually beneficial, collaborative relationship that will lead to joint endeavors. Such endeavors may include the Industry Partner assisting the TCERDA in feasibility studies, sustainable jet fuel development, service on advisory boards, offering industry insight and analysis, providing internships for students, conducting joint research in sustainable jet fuel feedstock and processing pathways, collaborating in supply chain and product development, and mutual general support in any such endeavors. The Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Authority’s mission is to improve Food Energy and Water security in the Treasure Coast and the State of Florida. The growing need for renewable jet aviation fuel to serve Florida’s expanding commercial aviation industry creates an opportunity to develop a sustainable sugar feedstock cultivation and processing supply chain. To build a sustainable Florida supply chain to meet this need will require market stakeholders – growers, processors, fuel end users, and regional governments - to collaborate. If we are to rapidly expand agriculture and bioprocessing research and testing, logistics and related support service facilities, we propose a three-year evaluation program further described in Exhibit I. We appreciate your interest in building a sustainable aviation jet fuel supply chain in Florida’s Treasure Coast. Any joint projects or undertaking between the parties that shall require or impose any legally binding obligation on either party will be set forth in a separate, written agreement. The parties hereby acknowledge this Memorandum of Understanding by the signatures below: Treasure Coast Education, Research Delta Airlines Corporation: and Development Authority: ________________________ ___________________________ Ben DeVries, CEO Title: ______________________ Date: ___________________ Date: ______________________ 19 Exhibit I Proposed Project Goals Delta Airlines’ has an interest in working with TCERDA to create a sustainable jet fuel supply chain in Florida, including purchasing Sustainable Aviation Jet (SAJ) Fuel and Renewable Diesel from a bioprocessing facility in Florida (“Project”). Delta Airlines’ interest in the Project beyond additional discussions is conditioned upon the Project's realization of:  Capacity to deliver 500,000 to 15,000,000 gallons of SJA and Renewable Diesel annually;  Construction of one or more bioprocessing facilities to convert sugar feedstocks into an ASTM International approved synthesized hydrocarbon turbine fuel;  Cultivation of adequate feedstock crops sufficient to assure production and timely contract delivery;  State and local financial support for the plant's utilities and infrastructure;  Offtake agreements for 75% of the plant's design volume;  The extension of the federal RFS2 legislation and approval of a pathway to enable RIN capture; and  Stakeholders' assistance with obtaining regulatory and environmental approvals. The parties further agree that they will collaborate in good faith to finalize the following:  Quantity/type of fuel  Quality  Project timeline; product delivery timeline  Scalability  Price – possibly formula (could include floor and/or ceiling)  Shipping/Handling  Blending/Delivery  Transfer of Title  Sustainability  RSB engagement and certification timetable Additionally, given the time required for feedstock development, facility design/construction, and regulatory approvals, TCERDA cannot commit to a sustainable jet aviation fuel bioprocessing facility commissioning prior to 2020. 20 Participation fees: $75 per person (includes banquet) $25 to attend banquet only Gator Trace Golf & Country Club 4302 Gator Trace Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34982 7:30 am Registration 8:30 am Shotgun Start Lunch follows ENTRIES DUE October 12, 2016 Come join the Center for Agri-Life Research, Education & Entrepreneurship at the Gator Trace Golf & Country Club for a fun and relaxed day of golf. Price includes lunch, cart, 18 holes of golf, and raffle. 1 ST Annual All fees are final Prizes: 1st & 2nd Place Low Net1st Place Low GrossLongest Drive Closest to Pin Raffle:Fabulous Prizes including foursomes at various local golf courses. “To initiate and support community research, education, and infrastructure that expands sustainable agriculture-based businesses, products, and services.” Gator Trace Golf & Country Club 4-Player Scramble Friday October 14, 2016RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW Ce nter for Agri -Li fe Research, Education & Entrepreneurshi p Center for Agri -Li fe Researc h, Education & En t re preneurshi p ©2 016©2 01 6 2 2 THE CENTER FOR AGRI-LIFE RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (CARE2) IS A FLORIDA 501C3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. 21 Participation fees: $75 per person (includes banquet) • $25 to attend banquet only Number of Golfers x $75/golfer = $ Banquet Only x $25/person = $ Hole Sponsor x $50 = $ Longest Drive Sponsor x $100 = $ Closest to Pin Sponsor x $100 = $ TOTAL DUE = $ Gator Trace Golf & Country Club 4302 Gator Trace DriveFort Pierce, FL 34982 7:30 am Registration8:30 am Shotgun Start Lunch follows Contact 772.464-3537 x114smatthes@ct-eng.com ENTRIES DUE October 12, 2016 Come join the Center for Agri-Life Research, Education & Entre- preneurship at the Gator Trace Golf & Country Club for a fun and relaxed day of golf. Price includes lunch, cart, 18 holes of golf and raffle. Name Handicap Phone Name Handicap Phone Name Handicap Phone Name Handicap Phone 1ST Annual All fees are final Center for Agri -Life Resea rch, Education & Ent repreneurship ©2 016 2 Mail fax or e-mail this form and mail check (payable to: Center for Agri-Life Research, Entrepreneurship & Education) to: Stef Matthes c/o Culpepper & Terpening, Inc. 2980 S. 25th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34981. Phone: 772.464-3537 x114 Fax: 772.464-9497 e-mail: smatthes@ct-eng.com ENTRIES DUE October 12, 2016 THE CENTER FOR AGRI-LIFE RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (CARE2) IS A FLORIDA 501C3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. Team Sign-up Prizes: 1st & 2nd Place Low Net1st Place Low GrossLongest Drive Closest to Pin Raffle:Fabulous Prizes including foursomes at various local golf courses. “To initiate and support community research, education, and infrastructure that expands sustainable agriculture- based businesses, products, and services.” Center for Agri-Life Research, Education & Entrepreneurship Gator Trace Golf & Country Club 4-Player Scramble Friday October 14, 2016RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW 22     Page 1 of 1    TCERDA SMART FOOD INNOVATION HUB STUDENT PROGRAMS Currently, over 3,000 students participate in St. Lucie District School’s culinary and science fair programs. CAREE’s student program initiatives are aimed at supporting TCERDA engagement with our Treasure Coast students. Local private school students are also invited to participate. We hope that you will join us in supporting and expanding these great student programs with your time, your talent – and your treasure! Together, we will improve our region’s Food Energy and Water security and build a strong and active agriculture community within the Treasure Coast! Below is a summary of CAREE’s two student Smart Farm & Smart Kitchen programs. Ben DeVries, Board Secretary, CAREE Culinary Students TC Smart Kitchen - Top Chef Jr Hydroponic Cook Off Budget Description, Events & Calendar: Middle school teams learn ingredient science, recipe development, food safety and preparation, kitchen operations; annual Fall team cooking challenge at the TC Sunshine Kitchen Food; Business Incubator; Sept - May in class programs. Program Development & Materials: $ 500 Equipment & Supplies: $1,500 Teacher Stipend: $1,500 Total $3,500 Science Fair Students TC Smart Farm - UAV Flight Plan Coding Challenge Budget Description, Events & Calendar: Middle school teams learn UAV and sensor construction, flight plan coding, grid search, and flight operation; annual Spring team flight coding challenge at the Treasure Coast Research Park; Sept - May in class programs. Program Development & Materials: $ 500 Equipment & Supplies: $1,500 Teacher Stipend: $1,500 Total $3,500 23